Speech Language Pathologist- Home Health Care

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver dynamic clinical services to adults and children with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. All fellows work under supervision by ASHA-certified SLPs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, and HFHS staff; responsibilities include evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up, plus teaching and research involvement where applicable.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• National Praxis Examination completed.
• Clinical Fellowship Year completed.
• One year of clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech-language pathology services to HFHS patients, including adults and pediatrics; diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders.
• Operate and maintain clinical assessments and instrumentation used during evaluations and therapy sessions.
• Conduct endoscopic assessments of vocal fold function and swallowing capabilities.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to develop nutrition and eating plans for swallowing-impaired patients.
• Educate patients on communication technologies post-surgery to rebuild confidence and skills.
• Participate in departmental education, program development, and fellow orientation.
• Mentor graduate students and clinical fellows, schedule management, and performance reviews.
• Represent HFHS at conferences and community events to share program information.
• Take on additional duties to support the team as needed.

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

National Praxis Examination completed

Clinical Fellowship Year completed

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) with certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) deliver dynamic clinical services to individuals with adult and pediatric speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. Services span diagnosis, evaluation, therapy, treatment, and follow-up care. All clinical fellows in Speech-Language Pathology work under the mentorship of ASHA-certified SLPs.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging clinical speech-language pathology services to HFHS patients, including:
• Collaborating with patients, families, and HFHS staff to explore communication and swallowing challenges;
• Diagnosing speech, language, or swallowing disorders and evaluating patient conditions and prognosis;
• Creating customized treatment and therapy programs tailored to each patient's needs;
• Scheduling and conducting meaningful patient follow-up visits to track progress.
• Operate clinical equipment to capture and measure speech production characteristics during patient evaluations and treatment sessions.
• Perform endoscopic assessments of vocal fold vibratory function and swallowing capabilities.
• Partner with dietary personnel to develop nutritional menus and eating programs that work for patients with swallowing limitations.
• Recommend and teach patients to use appropriate communication technology following cancer or laryngeal surgery, helping them rebuild their communication confidence and skills.
• Jump into departmental education and research initiatives, including program development, clinical fellow orientation, and hands‑on instruction.
• Guide and mentor departmental graduate students and clinical fellows, managing schedules, fostering motivation, conducting performance reviews, and supporting day‑to‑day work responsibilities.
• Represent HFHS at community, regional, and national conferences, sharing knowledge about available programs with local community and social organizations.
• Take on additional related duties as needed to support the team.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited graduate program;
• Successful completion of the National Praxis Examination;
• Successful completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year.
• One year of experience in a clinical setting required.

Licensures And Certifications Required

• The State of Michigan license; Certificate of Clinical Competence by ASHA